AFL: 3,674th player to appear, 538th most games played, 6,583rd most goals kickedCollingwood: 329th player to appear, 36th most games played, 609th most goals kicked

Given the fact that he played during an era replete with champion full forwards Jack Regan's
consistent success as a 'goalkeeper' lends a fair amount of credence to claims that he was
the greatest ever custodian of that position. The main secret of his success was his uncanny
aerial judgement which enabled him repeatedly to out mark - often from seemingly outlandish
positions behind his man - even the Pratts, Mohrs and Vallences of this world. As his career
went on and his confidence grew Regan's repertoire expanded to include strong rebounding
skills, vigorous - but always scrupulously fair - close checking, and an accurate, penetrating
kick.

Arguably Regan's most memorable performance in a glittering career came in the 1935 VFL
grand final when his containment of star South Melbourne goalsneak Laurie Nash (who
managed just a single goal for the game) was instrumental in securing the Magpies' 11.12
(78) to 7.16 (58) victory.

In 1947, Jack Regan was appointed captain-coach of GNFL club Kalgoorlie City, whom he
steered to a flag in the second season of his three season stint.